Northampton captain Dylan Hartley's British and Irish Lions hopes appear to lie in tatters after he was sent off for dissent during Saints' 37-17 Aviva Premiership final defeat against Leicester at Twickenham.

Bradford capped a remarkable season as three goals inside the first 28 minutes of their npower League Two play-off final gave them a 3-0 victory against Northampton which ensured they are promoted for the first time in 14 years.

Bradford 3-0 Northampton: Bradford capped a remarkable season as three goals inside the first 28 minutes of their npower League Two play-off final against Northampton secured them their first promotion in 14 years.

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has revealed players not involved in upcoming domestic and European cup finals could have an advantage when it comes to earning the nod for the opening Test of the summer tour.